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Researchers claim Tutankhamun's burial mask may have been made for a woman—but there is reason to doubt
Recently, a team at the University of York has been investigating the pierced ears of Tutankhamun's burial mask. It's a feature ... have continued to rule in her own right. Tutankhamun became ...
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Did we miss something? Intriguing clue on Tutankhamun’s death mask may reveal new secrets
King Tutankhamun’s iconic death mask may not have been crafted for him at all. Researchers from the University of York suggest it was initially intended for a high-status female or child ...
New analysis suggests Tutankhamun's golden mask belonged to another
Professor Fletcher observed, "Evidence of soldering is clearly visible on the mask. It now seems as if Tutankhamun's own face ...
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Picture of the day: Tutankhamun’s gold mask at Egyptian Museum after beard restoration
Tutankhamun died aged 19 in 1324 BC after reigning for nine years. His 11-kilo (24.2-pound) solid gold funerary mask is encrusted with lapis lazuli and semi-precious stones. For the latest news ...
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Tutankhamun: the mystery of the boy pharaoh's pierced ears
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox. Tutankhamun's death mask is "one of the most recognised images around ...